Late ‘Father of Iran’s missile’ says no limitation in country’s missiles range

Late ‘Father of Iran’s missile’ General Hassan Tehrani-Moghaddam had said the country’s missile face no limitation in range.

News ID: 5299

Date: 23 October 2024 - 14:44

TABNAK, Oct, 23: In an interview made in 2006 and aired recently, General Tehrani-Moghaddam who was a legendary military strategist and was ahead of his time had said, “There is no limitation in range of Iranian missiles.”

Tehrani Moqaddam is a general known for his relentless efforts to further develop and empower Iran’s missile program. He is described as “Iran’s missile father.”

He began establishing Iran’s missile program amidst the Iran-Iraq war which began in 1980 and lasted for eight years.

Finally, on November 12, 2011, he was martyred along with some of his comrades in the Amir al-Mu'minin garrison in Mallard City, west of the Iranian capital of Tehran.

The blast took place during a missile test at a base in Bid Ganeh, which killed 16 other individuals as well.

On April 24, The Atlantic Council think tank expressed astonishment at Iran’s drone and missile capabilities, stating that Tehran has compensated for its deficiencies and shortcomings in its aviation industry through the development of such weapons.

The Atlantic Council think tank analyzed Iran’s military response, stating that Iran was once weak in the field of military aviation industry but has made significant progress and is now at its peak.

Iranian authorities have consistently stated their commitment to enhancing the country's military capabilities, particularly its missile prowess, with a clear focus on defensive purposes. They have asserted that Iran's defense capabilities are non-negotiable and will not be subject to discussions.